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Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2023 Conservation Achievement Scholarships
Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the 2023 Conservatoin Achievement Scholarship program. The foundation annually awards scholarships…
IAA Foundation Scholarships Support Agriculture, Farm Bureau Families
Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) members, spouses and children are eligible to apply for 100 college scholarships offered…
USDA Seeking Farmer, Rancher, Forest Manager Input
Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to…
Illinois Farm Bureau Names Collegiate Discussion Winners
Miriam Hoffman, of Earlville, took first place in Illinois Farm Bureau’s Collegiate Discussion Meet, held on Friday, Nov. 4. Hoffman,…
Special message from Debbie Bennett – WAA Coordinator
A special message from Debbie Bennett, coordinator for Wreaths Across America at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on December 17th. It…
Nominations announced for farm bureau directors
The following nominations for director in the districts holding elections this year. These names will go on the ballots to…
Farm bureau foundation to offer scholarships – deadline March 2, 2023
The Will County Farm Bureau Foundation Board is pleased to announce that they now accepting applications for their 2023 scholarship…
‘Peaceful Playground’ an Oasis for Recess
Plainfield – Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students have a new playground to enjoy this year. School physical education teacher Denise…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Open This Week
December 5 is the Last Day to Return Ballots The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots this week for…
Nominations Being Accepted for Directors
Two (2) Will/South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors will be elected m a nominating and election process…
Holiday Letters Bring Cheer to Vets
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has launched the 2022 “Operation Rising Spirit,” campaign encouraging service…